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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 678
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WHEREAS, The members of Buchanan First Baptist Church of |
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Texarkana celebrated the 100th anniversary of their church's |
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founding on March 30, 2025; and |
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WHEREAS, One of the oldest churches in Bowie County, |
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Buchanan First Baptist Church traces its origins to 1925, when a |
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group of 14 charter members gathered in a private home to |
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organize a new church; the congregation originally worshiped out |
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of a one-room sanctuary, which subsequently underwent a number of |
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additions and renovations and was relocated to South Lake Drive |
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in 1947; the membership held the first services in the current |
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church building on Buchanan Loop Road in August 1995; in order to |
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meet the needs of the growing congregation, a family life and |
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education center were added nearly a decade later; and |
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WHEREAS, Since its organization, Buchanan First Baptist |
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Church has benefited from the dedicated efforts of many outstanding |
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members of the clergy, including Pastor Rick Rothwell, who has led |
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the congregation for the past four years; and |
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WHEREAS, United by their shared faith and strong |
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traditions, the members of this notable house of worship have |
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established a variety of commendable programs that foster |
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fellowship and offer help to those in need, including ministries |
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for men, women, youth, and the elderly; and |
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WHEREAS, Countless residents of the Texarkana area have |
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looked to Buchanan First Baptist Church for spiritual guidance |
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over the years, and it is a pleasure to join in honoring the |
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church at this special time in its rich history; now, therefore, |
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be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th |
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Legislature, hereby commemorate the 100th anniversary of |
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Buchanan First Baptist Church in Texarkana and extend to its |
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members sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be |
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prepared for the church as an expression of high regard from the |
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Texas Senate. |
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Hughes |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on June 1, 2025. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |